2002 (AD 2002) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 2002 (AD 2002) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 2002 (AD 2002) (19)

  • Abba Eban (Died: 2002-11-17) — Israeli diplomat, politician, and scholar of Arabic and Hebrew languages.
  • Astrid Lindgren (Died: 2002-01-28) — Iconic Swedish children's author, celebrated for imaginative tales and advocacy.
  • Benson Boone (Born: 2002) — American singer-songwriter known for his powerful voice and chart-topping singles.
  • Billy Wilder (Died: 2002-03-27) — Versatile Austrian-American filmmaker known for sharp screenplays and iconic Hollywood hits.
  • Cole Palmer (Born: 2002-05-06) — English attacking midfielder known for his dribbling and prolific goal-scoring ability.
  • Dudley Moore (Died: 2002-03-27) — Iconic English comedian, actor, and musician, known for the 1960s satire boom.
  • Edsger W. Dijkstra (Died: 2002-08-06) — Pioneering Dutch mathematician and computer scientist, celebrated for algorithmic elegance.
  • Gavin Bazunu (Born: 2002-02-20) — Irish professional footballer known for his goalkeeping career across several English and European clubs.
  • James Trafford (Born: 2002-10-10) — English professional footballer known for his goalkeeping skills, playing for Leeds United.
  • John Rawls (Died: 2002-11-24) — Influential American philosopher known for 'justice as fairness' theory.
  • Karim Adeyemi (Born: 2002-01-18) — German professional footballer known for his time at Barcelona and the Germany national team.
  • Lisa Lopes (Died: 2002-04-25) — Rapper Left Eye, a key creative force for TLC, known for her songwriting and stage presence.
  • Manon Bannerman (Born: 2002-06-26) — Swiss singer known for her debut with the girl group Katseye under the Hybe label.
  • Ne Win (Died: 2002-12-05) — Burmese general and politician who ruled Burma as a military dictator for decades.
  • Pierre Bourdieu (Died: 2002-01-23) — Pioneering French intellectual whose work analyzed power, habitus, and social reproduction.
  • Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon (Died: 2002-02-09) — Glamorous and controversial British princess, known for her social life and enduring royal legacy.
  • Sophia Laforteza (Born: 2002-12-31) — Filipina and American singer, known for her debut in the girl group Katseye.
  • SpaceX (Born: 2002) — Pioneering aerospace manufacturer developing reusable rockets, global internet, and AI services.
  • Waylon Jennings (Died: 2002-02-13) — Pioneer of the outlaw country movement, Waylon Jennings shaped modern country music.